The Connie Converse Universe starring Hope Levy

The Connie Converse Universe: A Biographical Acoustic Folk Journey

Step into the captivating and mysterious world of Connie Converse, a pioneering folk artist whose legacy was ahead of her time. Long before Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, and Bob Dylan emerged as household names, Connie was already penning folk songs that would later become iconic. Her music, born in the early 1950s, captures a raw, emotional depth that was groundbreaking for its time.

In this intimate one-hour acoustic show, The Connie Converse Universe, the story of Connie’s life and disappearance is brought to the stage with an evocative mix of music, biography, and mystery. Connie, who vanished without a trace in 1974 after sending cryptic letters to loved ones, left behind only her haunting demos, which resurfaced in 2009 and went viral on Spotify. These long-lost songs tell a story of a woman whose talent may have predated the very term "singer-songwriter."

Through captivating performance and storytelling, The Connie Converse Universe explores her groundbreaking music, the personal journey of her life, and the enigma of her disappearance. The show also reveals a unique personal connection between the artist and a remarkable piece of folk history, ending with the reveal of a theory on what may have happened to Connie, who would have turned 100 on August 3, 2024. The mystery, however, still lingers.

Winner of the 2024 Outstanding Musical Award at the San Diego Fringe Festival, this show is currently touring across the USA. It’s a heartfelt and intimate tribute to one of folk music’s greatest, yet most overlooked, pioneers. A compact, minimal-tech performance suitable for small venues, The Connie Converse Universe can also extend into a longer show with a Q&A and more songs for a deeper dive into this fascinating story.

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the folk revolution, one song at a time—bring Connie Converse’s universe to life in Palm Springs and surrounding cities.

Desert Blues Revival at the Cascade Lounge offers state-of-the-art sound and lighting with pristine acoustics, unobstructed sight lines, and plush seating.

Things to know before you go:

• Must be 21 or over.

• Doors open at 6pm with a 7pm showtime. Feel free to arrive early to enjoy drinks!

• Drinks served throughout the show, there is no minimum order.

• No refunds except for COVID-related shutdown.

• Free covered parking in attached garage.

We cannot take cash at the door (casino policy). We can accept credit cards at the door if seats are available.

Our shows can sell out, so pick your seats today by clicking BUY ON MAP! If you ignore the seating chart, then the best available seats will be assigned to you.

No one under 21 admitted. Tickets are non-refundable. Line-up subject to change without notice.

The casino allows smoking but there is no smoking in the Cascade Lounge

Food is not served in the Cascade Lounge but can be brought in from any of the casino restaurants. We do have a full bar with no drink minimums.

Event Venue

Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 East Amado Road, Palm Springs, United States